DeSoto Fire Rescue offers a fire academy for individuals interested in a career in the fire service. This is a Texas Commission on Fire Protection-approved course, which, upon completion, will enable an individual to better meet or exceed the necessary qualifications of employment with many fire departments.

To learn more about Desoto Fire Training Academy, including scheduled classes, or to download an application, go to: www.Firetrainingcenter.com

The fire academy is more than 500 hours in length. It covers subjects including: